White teeth are a great calling card but also a dream for many people. However, ordinary oral hygiene, whitening toothpastes or even regular visits to the dentist's office are not always enough. How, then, can we have white teeth if we have not received them as a proverbial gift from fate?

How much influence do you have over the colour of your teeth?

Your oral hygiene is unquestionably the most important thing. Brushing your teeth twice a day and cleaning the spaces between your teeth with dental floss are necessary to have white teeth. However, very often it is not enough. Many people clean their mouth impeccably and do not have white teeth.

After all, not everything is within your control. The colour of your teeth is very often responsible for Natural bone colour and genes. In addition, as the years go by, dentin becomes more and more visible, which is not white, so it is harder to have white teeth. You can read more about the factors that affect tooth colour in the post "What tooth colour depends on„.

Professional whitening as a way to have white teeth

The safest way to have white teeth is whitening under the care of a dentist. First make an appointmentduring which your dentist will check the condition of your teeth, remove tartar and plaque and discuss with you the whitening options available.

You have several options to choose from. The first is overlay whitening, which you perform at home. At the dentist's office, you will be given trays fitted to your teeth and a whitening gel. Depending on the shade of your teeth, you will apply the gel-filled trays for several hours over a period of 7 to 21 days.

This is one of the cheapest ways to have white teeth with the help of a specialist - at our practice you will pay £250 for such a kit. If you are interested in this type of whitening, read our post "Overlay teeth whitening at home„.

Another option is whitening at the dentist's office. This is the best solution for people who want to have white teeth as soon as possible. A special whitening gel will be applied to your teeth and then, using an LED lamp, your teeth will become up to several shades lighter. The price of such whitening at our practice is £250.

The way to give the best and longest-lasting results is to combine both methods. We have prepared whitening with the Enlighten system for our patients. First, you apply gel-filled trays at home for a fortnight, and then you have a 40-minute visit to our office to complete the entire process.

With Enlighten whitening you can have white teeth with a B1 shade, which is the whitest you can get. You can read more about this whitening method in the post "Enlighten teeth whitening - a snow-white smile in 2 weeks". If you decide to go this way, you are facing an expense of £550.

What about after whitening?

If you want to have white teeth for more than a few weeks, it is important that you follow your dentist's recommendations. For the first week or even two, it is necessary not to consume, among other things, coffee, wine, citrus, beetroot and several other products. You should also give up smoking cigarettes for this period. If you want to know what else to avoid after teeth whitening, read our post "Recommendations after tooth whitening - what you can and cannot do„.

If you want white teeth beware of home remedies

Many people dream of having white teeth, but are afraid of the cost of professional whitening and opt for home remedies. However, we do not recommend this solution. The vast majority of home whitening methods can damage your enamel - such as baking soda or lemon juice.

Teeth whitening with oils and turmeric is also popular. Yes, you can lighten your teeth slightly with them, but you may have to wait several months for the first results. If you are interested in this topic, take a look at the entry "Home remedies for teeth whitening - pros and cons„.

If you want white teeth but are being held back from professional whitening by the cost, remember that at our dental practice we offer instalment payments at an interest rate of 0% for the first 12 months. Our instalment scheme is governed by Financial Conduct Authority - FCA number 619628.

Veneers and implants as an alternative to whitening

When you want to have white teeth and yet are unhappy with the overall appearance of your smile, it is worth considering veneers or implants.

A veneer is a thin layer of composite or porcelainthat sticks to your teeth. As you can guess, they are snow-white and straight to give you a Hollywood smile. This is a lifelong solution, so it's well worth considering. Prices for veneers, depending on the material used, range from £180 to as much as £450.

You may have white teeth, but if you have missing teeth, you may still feel uncomfortable. That's when it's worth considering implants. They are very durable and mimic real teeth very well. It is not the cheapest solution, but as we mentioned, you can spread the payment over instalments. You can find the full price list here: Price list Implants.

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